Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
dimorphophylla
ID:
1275464

Status:
valid

Authors:
Franch.

Source:
tro

Year:
1886

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 33: 446 (1886)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001274802

Common Names

  • Touch-me-not
  • Impatient
  • Jewelweed

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Description

Impatiens dimorphophylla (also called Impatiens, among many other common names) is an annual flowering plant in the family Balsaminaceae. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in moist, shady habitats. It has a rosette of leaves and small, white, pink or purple flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Impatiens dimorphophylla is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and flower beds. It has a long blooming period and can be used to add color and texture to the landscape. It is also known to attract pollinators and beneficial insects.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Impatiens dimorphophylla has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have short stems and round, toothed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Impatiens dimorphophylla is a perennial plant that is best grown in moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. Propagation is done by seed or division in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Impatiens dimorphophylla

Impatiens dimorphophylla is native to India, Nepal, Bhutan, and Myanmar. It grows in moist forests, grasslands, and along streams.

Impatiens dimorphophylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Impatiens dimorphophylla?

Impatiens dimorphophylla

What is the common name of Impatiens dimorphophylla?

Dimorphic Impatiens

What is the natural habitat of Impatiens dimorphophylla?

It is native to the Himalayas and is found in moist, shady areas

Species in the Impatiens genus

Impatiens clavata, Impatiens pacifica, Impatiens academiae-moguntiae, Impatiens ambahatrensis, Impatiens ambanizanensis, Impatiens ampokafoensis, Impatiens andapensis, Impatiens ankaranensis, Impatiens bardotiae, Impatiens barthlottii, Impatiens befiananensis, Impatiens betsomangae, Impatiens carlsoniae, Impatiens druartii, Impatiens fianarantsoae, Impatiens georgei-schatzii, Impatiens guillaumetii, Impatiens haingosonii, Impatiens laurentii, Impatiens maevae, Impatiens mahalevonensis, Impatiens mamyi, Impatiens messmerae, Impatiens nanatonanensis, Impatiens nguruensis, Impatiens nicolliae, Impatiens nidus-apis, Impatiens nomenyae, Impatiens nosymangabensis, Impatiens nusbaumeri, Impatiens pachycaulon, Impatiens paranyi, Impatiens rakotomalazana, Impatiens rapanarivoi, Impatiens razanatsoa-charlei, Impatiens rupestris, Impatiens salifii, Impatiens saolana, Impatiens scenarioi, Impatiens tafononensis, Impatiens tsararavina, Impatiens tsingycola, Impatiens volatianae, Impatiens acaulis, Impatiens acehensis, Impatiens agumbeana, Impatiens ahernii, Impatiens alboflava, Impatiens alborosea, Impatiens aliciae,

Species in the Balsaminaceae family

Hydrocera triflora, Impatiens clavata, Impatiens pacifica, Impatiens academiae-moguntiae, Impatiens ambahatrensis, Impatiens ambanizanensis, Impatiens ampokafoensis, Impatiens andapensis, Impatiens ankaranensis, Impatiens bardotiae, Impatiens barthlottii, Impatiens befiananensis, Impatiens betsomangae, Impatiens carlsoniae, Impatiens druartii, Impatiens fianarantsoae, Impatiens georgei-schatzii, Impatiens guillaumetii, Impatiens haingosonii, Impatiens laurentii, Impatiens maevae, Impatiens mahalevonensis, Impatiens mamyi, Impatiens messmerae, Impatiens nanatonanensis, Impatiens nguruensis, Impatiens nicolliae, Impatiens nidus-apis, Impatiens nomenyae, Impatiens nosymangabensis, Impatiens nusbaumeri, Impatiens pachycaulon, Impatiens paranyi, Impatiens rakotomalazana, Impatiens rapanarivoi, Impatiens razanatsoa-charlei, Impatiens rupestris, Impatiens salifii, Impatiens saolana, Impatiens scenarioi, Impatiens tafononensis, Impatiens tsararavina, Impatiens tsingycola, Impatiens volatianae, Impatiens acaulis, Impatiens acehensis, Impatiens agumbeana, Impatiens ahernii, Impatiens alboflava, Impatiens alborosea,

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